EHCC also is celebrating the centennial of HVO through works submitted by EHCC members in the volcano art competition. All members’ art is on sale. Call 961-5711 or stop by the center.
To commemorate a century of observations of volcanic activity, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is presenting exhibits of historical and current eruptions and activities at the East Hawaii Cultural Center in downtown Hilo between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
View rarely seen illustrations from the Volcano House guest book, in which visitors — from laypersons to scientists — wrote and illustrated their experiences.
“Early depictions of volcanic activity, once thought to be fanciful, reaffirm our current understanding of volcanic activity and phenomena, and historical photographs of eruptions and volcanic features are invaluable records of past conditions,” said a spokesman.
This exhibit also includes photos of HVO structures as founder Thomas A. Jaggar struggled to continue monitoring the activity through the Depression and war years. The exhibits in the mauka and makai galleries of the center at 141 Kalakaua St. were staged by Jane Takahashi and Andrew Hara.
EHCC also is celebrating the centennial of HVO through works submitted by EHCC members in the volcano art competition. All members’ art is on sale. Call 961-5711 or stop by the center.